Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Tan
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
फर्न पाइन
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Fern Pinien
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
pin Fern
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
pino helecho
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Fern sosna
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Fern pinus
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Podocarpaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Afrocarpus
Alyogyne
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fern Pine and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Fern Pine and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fern Pine and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Fern Pine and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Fern Pine and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fern Pine and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Fern Pine and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.